Council Meeting

THAT the Council move into closed session at x:xx pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

THAT the Council rises from closed session at 5:53 p.m. and reconvenes regular council meeting.

THAT Council adjourn its regular meeting at 6:09 p.m. in order to sit as the Committee of Adjustments under the Planning Act.

THAT Application for Minor Variance A-5/2024 filed by Grant Castle Corp. for relief from the Township of Lucan Biddulph Comprehensive Zoning By-law to permit the proposed building locations for a new general retail store, gas bar, and car wash, for a property legally described as Concession North of the Proof Line Road Part Lot 7, Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 33R-14260 (CON NLR PT LOT 7 RP33R14260 Parts 1 & 2), in the Township of Lucan-Biddulph, County of Middlesex, and municipally known as 33406 Richmond Street, be GRANTED; subject to the following condition: 1. That a minimum 1.0 metre landscape buffer be provided in-between the rear lot line and the curb line of the proposed drive aisle for the car wash. Reasons: The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Official Plan is maintained; The intent of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Zoning By-law is maintained; The variance is considered "minor" in nature; and, The variance is desirable for the appropriate use and development of the lands.

THAT the Committee does now rise from the public meeting and regular council meeting reconvene at 7:24 p.m.

THAT Council receives the draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan from Monteith Brown Planning Consultants for information.

THAT Council takes a short break at 8:05 p.m.

THAT the regular council meeting minutes of June 17, 2024 be approved as circulated.

THAT Council directs staff to approve the request of Villages United Church to donate the rental fees required for the Granton Pavilion in order to operate the Vacation Bible Camp.

WHEREAS the state of health care in Ontario is in crisis, with 2.3 million Ontarians lacking access to a family doctor, emergency room closures across the province, patients being de-rostered and 40% of family doctors considering retirement over the next five years; and WHEREAS it has becoming increasingly challenging to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce throughout the health sector across Ontario; and WHEREAS the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University says communities in northern Ontario are short more than 350 physicians, including more than 200 family doctors; and half of the physicians working in northern Ontario expected to retire in the next five years; and (Northern Ontario only) WHERAS Ontario municipal governments play an integral role in the health care system through responsibilities in public health, long-term care, and paramedicine. WHEREAS the percentage of family physicians practicing comprehensive family medicine has declined from 77 in 2008 to 65 percent in 2022; and WHEREAS per capita health-care spending in Ontario is the lowest of all provinces in Canada, and WHEREAS a robust workforce developed through a provincial, sector-wide health human resources strategy would significantly improve access to health services across the province; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph urge the Province of Ontario to recognize the physician shortage in (name of municipality) and Ontario, to fund health c

THAT items 10.1 through 10.4 (Correspondence) be received for information purposes.

THAT report no. CAO-12-2024 be received for information.

THAT Council approves the updated Memorial Gifts and Donation Policy No. 100-01-2024 as presented.

THAT report no. CL-06-2024 be received for information; AND THAT Council directs the Deputy Clerk to finalize and bring forward the Lucan Biddulph Street Naming Policy and By-law for Council's consideration at the next regular Council meeting.

THAT Report PW-13-2024 be received for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Council direct staff to prepare a servicing agreement with the developer of Timber Ridge regarding the installation of watermain, storm sewers and sanitary sewers for Phase 1 of the Timber Ridge Development, including the required off site services, on Saintsbury Line north of the Whitfield Drain.

THAT report no. PW-14-2024 be received for information.

THAT Report No. PR-02-2024 be received; AND THAT RFP # PR-2024-01 for the All Wheels Park at Elm St. Park be awarded to Canadian Ramp Company.

THAT report no. PR-03-2024 be received for information.

THAT the Council of the Township of Lucan Biddulph receive the attached accounts as paid for information, as follows: June 2024 $2,042,319.95

WHEREAS the Lucan Biddulph and CEDC will be hosting Summerfest event on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre. AND WHEREAS exemption from the Township of Lucan Biddulph’s Noise By- law is required to allow for noise which may surpass the allowed levels during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provisions of the Noise By-law shall not apply during the Summerfest Concert event from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am on July 20th, 2024.

THAT Council authorize Kathryn Langendyk to attend the MFOA 2024 Annual Conference (virtual option) from September 17 - 20, 2024 at a registration cost of $525 plus HST.

THAT the Township of Lucan Biddulph council appoint Spriet Associates London Ltd. under Section 4 (or 78) of the Drainage Act to prepare a drainage report for the requested work to the O'Shea Drain subject to the required 30 days notice to the applicable Conservation Authority.

THAT the Township of Lucan Biddulph council appoint Spriet Associates London Ltd. under Section 4 (or 78) of the Drainage Act to prepare a drainage report for the requested work to the Damen Drain (1977) subject to the required 30 days notice to the applicable Conservation Authority.

THAT the Township of Lucan Biddulph council appoint Spriet Associates London Ltd. under Section 4 (or 78) of the Drainage Act to prepare a drainage report for the requested work to the Damen Drain (1958) Drain subject to the required 30 days notice to the applicable Conservation Authority.

THAT the Township of Lucan Biddulph council appoint Spriet Associates London Ltd. under Section 4 (or 78) of the Drainage Act to prepare a drainage report for the requested work to the Mitchell Drain subject to the required 30 days notice to the applicable Conservation Authority.

THAT if no one cares to speak to By-laws 29-2024 through 31-2024, inclusive, on their first, second and third reading, that they be considered to have been read a first time and passed, read a second time and passed and read a third time and passed.

RESOLVED that the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:36 p.m.